Thanks for watching! Did any of these tips surprised you? Don't forget to get your free 0 - 12 months old developmental milestone chart here: get.emmahubbard.com/12monthmilestones/
What surprised me was that you didn't show what equipment to avoid. These weird names you used might be very familiar to *you* but that doesn't mean everyone know what they mean. Instead of showing you talking about them maybe you could actually show pictures or videos of the devices in question? Like, you're showing a clarifying video of what "walking outside" means, but not what bloody exersaucers or floor seats are!
Question I was wondering instead of mittens how can make sure they don't hurt themselves and you First time mom so I am nervous I thought maybe getting a electric nail file
Hi @EmmaHubbard, I just stumbled on your channel and this video. I am a first time mother of a 3 month old cute heart. I would really appreciate if the link for the developmental milestone can be resent cos i have been unable to access the link you posted. I presume that it might have expired.. kindly resend please.. thank you
I'm literally raising my son using this channel and as a first time mom you've made the journey super easy and doable. 11 months in now and I've been here ever since i was 5 months pregnant. Thank you sooool much Emma 😍😍😍😍
I am raising my daughter watching your channel, following your advice. You make concepts so clear and your videos are so informative.. thanks a ton!! This is helping me a lotttt ❤️
I'm all for a lot of this, but I need a second for the news or to just zone out a second with my 11 week old. I get almost no time for myself so it really isn't realistic to expect total no screens.
So many people pushed me to buy my son a walker and a jolly jumper and i refused. One lady went and got him one (second hand free) and dumped it on my doorstep because she was angry that I was depriving him by refusing to get him a walker and said she was buying a jolly jumper for christmas which I also objected. I explained that both myself and David need to do the proper steps towards developing his walking and that I didnt feel toys can offer him that instead 6 months of hard labor holding him up with no abdominal core while he jumped and jumped and stomped on my bladder, my legs until at 8.5 months he took his first steps. We worked hard on it together and I had nobody else to encourage him to walk. Single mum in a pandemic. I am so proud of his determination and even if I am not a perfect mother it showed me that instinctively I have what it takes to recognise his needs over my own. I still cant believe how angry some people got when i said I wasn’t getting him a walker.
If it helps, I brought both for my twins and realised it was pointless. They were already standing up against the sofa and walking along it…1 twin is now taking his first steps at 1 😊. I think by buying a walker would’ve stifled their development. Great move Mum!
One thing I learnt here is that I need a new nanny. Personally i don't like kids who are too much into TV but just realized that sometimes when my baby cries she hands her the phone. When i realized she's interested in my phone i decided no phones when we engaging and no TV when she's eating, but she reverses all that as soon as I exit🥺
My nanny says she’s careful but you never know hey. I’m very strict about screens but my baby is only 5 months. I think it will get even trickier the older she gets and I can only hope my nanny does the right thing.
My baby boy was diagnosed of mild loose hip when he was born and we put on the harness on day 6. Really lucky to have that put on instantly. Many doctor would say after 6 months or let’s observe. In 6 weeks time, the ultrasound proved the the problem gone. It’s very important to keep hips in M. Under the guidance given by the doctors and nurses, we never swaddled the baby, never covered his hands, barely let him wear socks at home, no walking or sitting assistant toys etc. it really worked! It’s not a hearsay, it’s actually science and research findings.
My baby was also born with ddh and wore a harness for 3.5 months and then a rhino brace for another 6 weeks. I never thought I’d be so aware of her hip positions. We are currently out of the brace at 6 months old and hoping her next ultrasound says she can stay out of one. But I’ve known other families with ddh that missed orthopedic appointments and now have 7 year olds with it and are looking at problems down the line with her hips and potential hip replacements in young adulthood. Sometimes you can’t prevent ddh, it just happens. But healthy hip positioning and following orthopedic advice can help get hips back to healthy development
Thanks for the video! Just something I've noticed - the two videos of women carrying their babies in the carriers actually show a wrong carrying position. Aside from the M-shape for the legs, babies should be carried at a distance of a kiss (so that mom can always be sure that their airways are open and prevent suffocation). Furthermore the back of the baby should be in a C-shape to maintain a curve and spread out the weight.
We use mittens not for warmth or to keep skin soft. But to keep them from scratching their face up because babies nails are razor sharp and hard to clip when their new Borns. But as they get older the less it becomes a necessity. I personally don't like mine wearing mittens unless he needs to.
I used them for the same reason because my daughter was scratching her face, and the first time I tried clipping her nails, I accidentally hurt her. It was very mild but she cried a bit and it traumatised me, so I gave up. Fast forward a few weeks, she's 1 month old and my mother asked if her hands were constantly covered... I realised it was bad, bought an electric baby nail file, and now her fingertips are smooth, she's safe and able to use her cute little hands to explore the world 😊
Not gonna lie, my baby loved the jolly jumper. I allowed max 20 minutes a day. As soon as she was able to crawl, she lost interest in it. I go to a children's drop-in center that has baby walkers, and she sometimes uses it. I think everything in moderation is ok (except screens!).
Your channel is pure gold, I'm pregnant with my first child and it's giving me such peace of mind with all the relevant information for the earliest months of life. Thank you very much!
Hi @Lydia Rae I have made a few videos on best toys for 0-3 month old baby (ruclips.net/video/UbpwYn3GHcM/видео.html) and 3 -6 month (ruclips.net/video/tfdsLjzmYQQ/видео.html), 6 - 9 months (ruclips.net/video/6jjBUGJAUnM/видео.html) and 9 - 12 months (ruclips.net/video/DfePVTzA3jY/видео.html). I hope these help!
Thank you Emma for keeping your posts short so i can actually watch them and learn while my baby is asleep. Can you give me advice about traveling (flying) with a baby 4.5m old Keep up the great work you are helping so many new parents.
I did socks but only at night because my kid would yank his hair out and pinch himself very hard and he hated swaddles so the socks made him stay asleep without the socks he would wake up screaming with his hair pulled out in his hands it would make him frustrated and then he'd grab his pacifier and toss it... I'm so glad he grew out of that after a couple months.yeesh
Hi Emma love your videos. My little one is 8 month old. She loves sticking her tongue out and playing it sometimes. I’m a little concerned is it normal? Thanks ♥️
Love these tips! Particularly love tips number #5 and #6. Conan was previously a Podiatrist so for our girls we tried to keep shoes to an absolute minimum until they were between 2-3 years old. Keeping screens off is also a big one! The blue light can also impact their sleep and suppress melatonin which will help them to fall asleep and stay asleep. Thanks so much for sharing :)
It infuriates me when my husband is on his phone when he is watching our daughter. He doesn’t seem to understand that she is trying to engage with him but he isn’t giving her eye contact. But at the same time I also know he needs to destress after work…
I wouldn't mind if my husband was trying to relax while with the baby. He's the breadwinner and he needs his relaxation time to function. I'd just either let it be or take the baby to give him more I interaction myself. Then I'd wait until my husband was ready to hand the kid back.
Hi I have been following your videos lately and they are really helpfull for first time mommies like me. I have 1 concern tho my baby girl is 1 year and 2 weeks old and she still can't stand or walk independently. But she walks holding objects like couch or wall. What should I do to encourage her to walk independently.
@sono khan 4 months isn't too young as far as I know...im no expert but you know 4 months is fine to give your baby some foods...the baby food is even labeled 4 months plus
Hii I am from India and mother of 3 month old baby.your vedios helps alot. 👍 Plz reply my daughter started sucking her thumb .how to stop or it is ok Priyanka Sharma
My baby just turned 4 month old and he is still not holding or reaching for objects. Should I be concerned or give more time to my baby? What should I do?
My baby is usually wearing footy pjs while at home so she's comfy but now I wonder if its hindering her with tummy time. Today I undid the jammies on her feet so that they could be out incase she isn't getting enough traction on the yoga mat
Hi emma .. thank you so much for your videos , it helped me alot. I would like to ask help , my baby is 7 mos this month and he started to have stranger anxiety..
Keep the babies nails short. I bought an electric file and use the softest file on slow and works AMAZING. No scratches at all and have never used mittens. Sometimes I'll use the fold over sleeves at night just to keep his hands warm, but that's all. Hope this helps. Also, I don't recommend an adult file, as the grit is too sharp for their thin nails and skin.
My 10-week old always sleeps with his legs straight out and sometimes ankles crossed. Should I position his hips somehow? He always hated swaddling and would break out so we are using sleep sacks and he can pull his legs up if he wants.
Hi Emma. Do you think the popular Merlin sleeping suit is safe for baby to sleep in? It looks like it does make baby keep their legs straight. Thank you!
Hi Emma, my son is 2 months old now... affected with HIE during time of birth and immediately Head cooling therapy given. Still he is struggling to suck and always bending his body ... can you suggest any specific treatment is available for his recovery, please
I have been doing EC with my son since he was a month old. It's amazing! I actually saved him from getting cathed when he got sick a couple of weeks ago because I got him to pee in a cup. All I did was hold him over the sink at the Dr office and make the psst noise and he started peeing. Honestly, I wouldn't avoid this just because your Dr is leary about it. Visit the Go Diaper Free podcast. It helped me!
@@melissaabrams7916 this is so true , my baby needs urine analysis too currently and I’m happy for I don’t have to make her under go the discomforting process , she pees for tsss sound . Kudos to us dear , I’m gonna ignore that doctor then
Hi Emma, two questions: - how can you tell if your child has hip displaysia? - what are your thoughts on the Snoo? I have one and know several people who do, but concerned it restricts development as it straps baby down and has tight sleep sacks.
Hi Emma. Firstly I would like to thank you for the informative videos, they are very helpful. I am really concerned about my little one, 8 months old with no teeth at all but very active and healthy. What can I use to assist in teeth coming out. I am using Zymaflour drops but nothing is showing yet. Please help.
Emma, thank you for this video. I wonder, what do you think about potty training and a classic EC hold for newborns? Is it safe for their bones and joints?
Hi my baby is16 weeks and is still not actively rolling and hates tummy time. but she has strong legs and wants to stand up all the time. Is this pretty normal?
Thanks for the great videos. I’m wondering if you recommend not using sleep sacks? Our daughter is 5 1/2 months old and isn’t using her hands to grab and reach very much. We are concerned she is behind in her development. When trying to get her to use her hands she gets frustrated and pulls them to her body tight. Any advice? Thank you!
Thanks for your fab work Emma! Do you have advice for late preterm babies and how to proceed with their milestones from birth eg equivalent of 34-37 weeks to term, to equivalent of 1-6 months? Big topic but some guidance would be amazing. Thanks heaps
quick question: I live in an apartment where we struggle to keep up the heat during the Scandinavian winter, especially at floor level. I am always wearing sock or slippers as to not freeze. Should i still not give my 6 moths old socks on?
Hi @Julie Wolf Skaarup I would give your little one socks. If you have carpet or a mat on the floor that will increase the fiction when your little one is attempting to crawl, stand and walk. If you have tiles or a slippery surface I would recommend getting socks with the rubber grip on them and make sure they fit well (so not too loose).
Hi Emma, I love your videos, thanks so much for uploading them! My 8.5mo and I are stuck in lockdown so I've been doing baby carrier workout videos or pilates videos with him crawling around me on his playmat. Does this still count as screen time? Do you have any suggestions of how I can minimise the harm?
Oh crap, my baby has had her legs down a lot and I thought that was a good thing, so I've been swaddling her that way. I hope I haven't been giving her hip dysplasia! She's 6 weeks old, so I really hope that I haven't done damage yet! My niece had hip dysplasia (from birth) and it was an absolute nightmare! She had surgeries and was in a cast for much of her baby years, without much success. She'll need a new hip down the line, possibly in early adulthood. Hopefully not so soon yet, though!
I have to use the mittens because my son will literally clench his skin and pull! He has so many scabs and scratches from his own hands! I take them off as much as I can but there are some times he needs them!
Disagree with the mittens tip our daughter loves it + at night time sleep she will really let us know when it’s feeding time and really prevents her digging her fingers into her face day time we don’t use them but night time provides her comfort
How am I meant to keep my baby's feet warm in winter if they're not supposed to wear socks? Not all of us live in warm climates or perfectly regulated homes.
Try to keep the room that you & baby are in warm, if you can’t keep the floor warm while baby’s walking/crawling a play mat is always a great idea to keep babies off the floor. Our house isn’t regulated any time of the year so that’s what we’ve done! ☺️
I think this video goes overboard a little. Wearing socks some of the time is not going to hurt a baby. If she pulls her socks off for a while during play so she can stick her toes in her mouth, just leave her to enjoy her feet for a bit, and put clean socks on after a while so her feet don't get too cold. When she's ready to stand, let her do it barefoot, and when she switches back to sit down playing put em on again. I have five kids (youngest is six months). I used walkers for example for all of them, no hip displacia. But they didn't use the walkers ALL DAY, just one of the many toys I used to keep them interested. A little while, then change to another toy. Same with socks. They wore them some of the time in winter, but keeping a baby's socks on is mission impossible anyway! Relax and just do your best to let baby explore the world in her own way and don't let her tootsies get too cold!
She’s just giving u some science typical facts which as u can see in the comments showed a lot of improvement in their babies, but it’s always ur choice
Thank you for all your content, I’ve learnt so much from you. I wear my 4 month old facing outwards in an Ergobaby Omni 360 and always be sure to swivel her hips into the M position. Is this ok or should I stop? She is in 91st percentile for weight and height.
Hi @Yvette R the International Hip Dysplasia Institute recommend carry a baby in-ward facing for the first 6 months (where there is period of rapid hip development). I would recommend you check in with your baby's doctor who can give you advice after seeing your little one in person.
Hey Emma, good informational videos! Thank you! Please if you could tell us something about preterm babies and their milestones. I have a 35weeks now almost 6 months baby that doesn't do what a 6mo baby should do. Is there anything I could do to help him achieve those milestones? Thank you from UK!
I'm obviously not Emma, but I have twins that were born at 34w6d and are now 5.5 months old, so very similar in age/gestation to your baby. I was "warned" by the nurses to looks for many of their milestones, etc around their adjusted age, not actual age. So whilst their actual age is 5.5months, their adjusted age is only 4m1w. I hope that helps!
Great question! Dummies/pacifiers are great for baby's (particularly in the first few months of life) as sucking is very soothing for babies. I do find that after 4 months of age dummies can lead to disrupted sleep. Once it starts to disrupted sleep, I would think about fading out the dummy.
Thanks for your reply @@EmmaHubbard. Our little one is 3 months old today, so we’ll let her enjoy her dummy for another month (or when those emergency meltdown moments call for it...) ❤️
Hi Emma! Thank you for these fantastic videos I’ve learnt so much! Could you please recommend a high chair for when we start solids? A specific brand/chair would be even better. Thank you!!!!!
Those baby jumpers / walking rings etc are the absolute Bain of my life... I have forbidden my family from buying one for my son and so far we're fine.. My son is a winter baby here in the southern hemisphere and I didn't put anything on his hands at all.. He's fine...
I also currently have a winter baby in the southern hemisphere. It gets quite cold here and snows. When I go out my baby gets cold hands so I do tuck them in the sleeves and use socks. This is only when I go out of the house with him, he doesn't wear them in the house where we run the heater (dreading the electricity bill).
I let my baby watch TV cause she don't like to watch it for to long she gets bored. She watches a few episodes of Bluey and it gives me time to either clean or eat it whatever I need to do and she watches about 3 or 4 episodes which is 10 minutes each and that's including the intro and she is still curious and observant so idk about the screen time I feel like it just depends how much screen time you give em cause this momma gotta do what she gotta do to clean and get stuff done
This is a problem we didn’t have when we had the support of extended families. It’s probably not normal for a mother to be left totally alone with a baby all day. But that’s what of most of us are stuck with in the modern nuclear family.
@@cathykrueger4899I don’t judge anyone for letting their kids watch tv, but I am the sole caretaker for my baby and have no help. He is 8 months old and has never watched anything. I still manage to get things done. Of course it is difficult but it has never crossed my mind to let a baby watch tv
My baby is now 7 weeks old and she still having her hand mittens because she often rubbing her eyes and it leads to crying sometimes. Maybe removing a mittens is case to case basis.
I am sure that the COVID-19 pandemic is driving many parents crazy. I’m very concerned about my granddaughter because her communication & socialization skills seem delayed. She turned one right at the beginning of the pandemic & has spent the majority of her days interacting with just her Mom & Dad. Recently, she was evaluated as being behind the curve for her age. I’ve referred my daughter to your channel bc you seem really knowledgeable. 🙏🏾
Another great video.. Thank you so much Please make a video on Playpens. What do you think about it. Also, My son is 11 month old and he doesn't listen to me.. I dont want to yell at him but sometimes it gets so so so difficult.. I dont know how to make him listen to me when i tell him no..
Question about floor time: my baby absolutely refused floor time. He screamed bloody murder every time he was placed on the floor for his first six month. He did tummy time on me and I wore him in a carrier a lot, which I know is helpful, but I absolutely could not do floor time. Even when I was on the floor with him and right next to him he just screamed. We just couldn’t do it! He has thankfully outgrown that stage but I’m sure there are other babies that are similar. Would love your thoughts!
@@rachelbroughton6457 So how old was he when he was able to lift and support his head off the floor when on his tummy ? Maybe he was "used" to "the routine" of you putting him on his tummy, then him screaming and you picking him up. He was following the script. Milestones have been dumb downed through the decades. Then this year lowered again! Reaching milestones in the present day should be the least of one's expectations for their babies. Dumbing down milestones to make parents feel better may not be the best way to go. They should be 'alerts" for parents/ caregivers that suggest more attention is needed in a certain area of a child's development.
Hi Emma my son hates the cold tiles snd floor boards, he won’t try to walk or stand bare foot on them. What about grip sole socks? I have been using them for my son who is just starting to walk assisted.
Hi Emma, thank you so much for your videos. They are amazing and very informative. I was wondering about a habit my little one tends to do when she's tired. She starts to rub her eyes, which I know is quite normal when they are tired but then she will try digging her fingers into eyes while sucking her thumb, even just after falling asleep or while she's sleeping to sooth herself. Her fingers automatically fiddle with her eyes. It worries me a lot as I've heard rubbing the eyes is not good in the long term. Any suggestions to curb this habit?
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Thanks for watching! Did any of these tips surprised you? Don't forget to get your free 0 - 12 months old developmental milestone chart here: get.emmahubbard.com/12monthmilestones/
What surprised me was that you didn't show what equipment to avoid. These weird names you used might be very familiar to *you* but that doesn't mean everyone know what they mean. Instead of showing you talking about them maybe you could actually show pictures or videos of the devices in question?
Like, you're showing a clarifying video of what "walking outside" means, but not what bloody exersaucers or floor seats are!
Question I was wondering instead of mittens how can make sure they don't hurt themselves and you
First time mom so I am nervous I thought maybe getting a electric nail file
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Hi @EmmaHubbard, I just stumbled on your channel and this video. I am a first time mother of a 3 month old cute heart. I would really appreciate if the link for the developmental milestone can be resent cos i have been unable to access the link you posted. I presume that it might have expired.. kindly resend please.. thank you
I'm literally raising my son using this channel and as a first time mom you've made the journey super easy and doable. 11 months in now and I've been here ever since i was 5 months pregnant. Thank you sooool much Emma 😍😍😍😍
Hi @Stephanie thank you for much for your lovely comment. I am glad I have been able to make this journey a little bit easier. ❤️
As a first time mom, I appreciate your channel!
Me too! Babe is now 19 weeks ❤
3 mths and couldn't agree more. She has an amazing skill to explain things in a way that isn't overwhelming too!
I am raising my daughter watching your channel, following your advice. You make concepts so clear and your videos are so informative.. thanks a ton!! This is helping me a lotttt ❤️
I'm all for a lot of this, but I need a second for the news or to just zone out a second with my 11 week old. I get almost no time for myself so it really isn't realistic to expect total no screens.
So many people pushed me to buy my son a walker and a jolly jumper and i refused. One lady went and got him one (second hand free) and dumped it on my doorstep because she was angry that I was depriving him by refusing to get him a walker and said she was buying a jolly jumper for christmas which I also objected.
I explained that both myself and David need to do the proper steps towards developing his walking and that I didnt feel toys can offer him that instead 6 months of hard labor holding him up with no abdominal core while he jumped and jumped and stomped on my bladder, my legs until at 8.5 months he took his first steps.
We worked hard on it together and I had nobody else to encourage him to walk. Single mum in a pandemic.
I am so proud of his determination and even if I am not a perfect mother it showed me that instinctively I have what it takes to recognise his needs over my own.
I still cant believe how angry some people got when i said I wasn’t getting him a walker.
If it helps, I brought both for my twins and realised it was pointless. They were already standing up against the sofa and walking along it…1 twin is now taking his first steps at 1 😊. I think by buying a walker would’ve stifled their development. Great move Mum!
You’re a smart Mom! 🩷
One thing I learnt here is that I need a new nanny. Personally i don't like kids who are too much into TV but just realized that sometimes when my baby cries she hands her the phone. When i realized she's interested in my phone i decided no phones when we engaging and no TV when she's eating, but she reverses all that as soon as I exit🥺
My nanny says she’s careful but you never know hey. I’m very strict about screens but my baby is only 5 months. I think it will get even trickier the older she gets and I can only hope my nanny does the right thing.
My baby boy was diagnosed of mild loose hip when he was born and we put on the harness on day 6. Really lucky to have that put on instantly. Many doctor would say after 6 months or let’s observe. In 6 weeks time, the ultrasound proved the the problem gone. It’s very important to keep hips in M. Under the guidance given by the doctors and nurses, we never swaddled the baby, never covered his hands, barely let him wear socks at home, no walking or sitting assistant toys etc. it really worked! It’s not a hearsay, it’s actually science and research findings.
My baby was also born with ddh and wore a harness for 3.5 months and then a rhino brace for another 6 weeks. I never thought I’d be so aware of her hip positions. We are currently out of the brace at 6 months old and hoping her next ultrasound says she can stay out of one. But I’ve known other families with ddh that missed orthopedic appointments and now have 7 year olds with it and are looking at problems down the line with her hips and potential hip replacements in young adulthood. Sometimes you can’t prevent ddh, it just happens. But healthy hip positioning and following orthopedic advice can help get hips back to healthy development
Thanks for the video! Just something I've noticed - the two videos of women carrying their babies in the carriers actually show a wrong carrying position. Aside from the M-shape for the legs, babies should be carried at a distance of a kiss (so that mom can always be sure that their airways are open and prevent suffocation). Furthermore the back of the baby should be in a C-shape to maintain a curve and spread out the weight.
thanks for sharing!
My baby hurt her eye very badly due to not wearing gloves or mittens 😢 it was awful man. Thank god she recovered extremely fast.
Try electric baby nail file, it is super safe and removes all sharp edges.
We use mittens not for warmth or to keep skin soft. But to keep them from scratching their face up because babies nails are razor sharp and hard to clip when their new Borns. But as they get older the less it becomes a necessity. I personally don't like mine wearing mittens unless he needs to.
Thanks for sharing!
Same. We use it for a day or two when the nails are sharp but too short to be clipped.
I used them for the same reason because my daughter was scratching her face, and the first time I tried clipping her nails, I accidentally hurt her. It was very mild but she cried a bit and it traumatised me, so I gave up. Fast forward a few weeks, she's 1 month old and my mother asked if her hands were constantly covered... I realised it was bad, bought an electric baby nail file, and now her fingertips are smooth, she's safe and able to use her cute little hands to explore the world 😊
Not gonna lie, my baby loved the jolly jumper. I allowed max 20 minutes a day. As soon as she was able to crawl, she lost interest in it. I go to a children's drop-in center that has baby walkers, and she sometimes uses it. I think everything in moderation is ok (except screens!).
Can you post a video on best toys for development by age? Would be so appreciated! 🙏🏼
I'm glad you mentioned video chat, because this definitely crossed my mind the other day.
Your channel is pure gold, I'm pregnant with my first child and it's giving me such peace of mind with all the relevant information for the earliest months of life. Thank you very much!
Can u please add link for high chair adjustments? Couldn’t not click on it- Tks
It would be great to have a video about age appropriate toys!
Hi @Lydia Rae I have made a few videos on best toys for 0-3 month old baby (ruclips.net/video/UbpwYn3GHcM/видео.html) and 3 -6 month (ruclips.net/video/tfdsLjzmYQQ/видео.html), 6 - 9 months (ruclips.net/video/6jjBUGJAUnM/видео.html) and 9 - 12 months (ruclips.net/video/DfePVTzA3jY/видео.html). I hope these help!
Lovevery company!! They ship age appropriate toys to you when your baby needs them based on their gestational age! 👏🏽👏🏽 automatically!
Thank you for this video! Interestingly enough, I have instinctually avoided everything on this list without ever looking into any of this.
That’s fantastic!
Thank you Emma for keeping your posts short so i can actually watch them and learn while my baby is asleep. Can you give me advice about traveling (flying) with a baby 4.5m old
Keep up the great work you are helping so many new parents.
great work
Very informative, thank you! I didn’t realize the effects there are on putting on mittens - will be avoiding from now on!
I did socks but only at night because my kid would yank his hair out and pinch himself very hard and he hated swaddles so the socks made him stay asleep without the socks he would wake up screaming with his hair pulled out in his hands it would make him frustrated and then he'd grab his pacifier and toss it... I'm so glad he grew out of that after a couple months.yeesh
Hi Emma love your videos. My little one is 8 month old. She loves sticking her tongue out and playing it sometimes. I’m a little concerned is it normal? Thanks ♥️
Love these tips! Particularly love tips number #5 and #6. Conan was previously a Podiatrist so for our girls we tried to keep shoes to an absolute minimum until they were between 2-3 years old. Keeping screens off is also a big one! The blue light can also impact their sleep and suppress melatonin which will help them to fall asleep and stay asleep. Thanks so much for sharing :)
Thanks for sharing!!
It infuriates me when my husband is on his phone when he is watching our daughter. He doesn’t seem to understand that she is trying to engage with him but he isn’t giving her eye contact. But at the same time I also know he needs to destress after work…
That's a problem... hw to gt over it
I wouldn't mind if my husband was trying to relax while with the baby. He's the breadwinner and he needs his relaxation time to function. I'd just either let it be or take the baby to give him more I interaction myself. Then I'd wait until my husband was ready to hand the kid back.
@Joanne Ray should have chosen a better man. Better luck next time, enjoy the divorce!
Maybe show him fine too de-stress before giving him the baby?
@@errolm8313 Maybe read what you write before posting?
Hi I have been following your videos lately and they are really helpfull for first time mommies like me. I have 1 concern tho my baby girl is 1 year and 2 weeks old and she still can't stand or walk independently. But she walks holding objects like couch or wall. What should I do to encourage her to walk independently.
Hi emma plz tell about fisrt food of baby and when to start and how we know that baby is ready to take solid..love from pakistan❤❤
She does talk about this a little bit with her video on high chairs
She will start to try to grab your food when you eat
@@mariahfullmer1439 thanks i ll check it out
@@marquise5468 thank you ..yes he is trying but he is only 4 months old
@sono khan 4 months isn't too young as far as I know...im no expert but you know 4 months is fine to give your baby some foods...the baby food is even labeled 4 months plus
Hii I am from India and mother of 3 month old baby.your vedios helps alot. 👍
Plz reply my daughter started sucking her thumb .how to stop or it is ok
Priyanka Sharma
My baby just turned 4 month old and he is still not holding or reaching for objects. Should I be concerned or give more time to my baby? What should I do?
how to know which toys are suitable for which ages?
My baby is usually wearing footy pjs while at home so she's comfy but now I wonder if its hindering her with tummy time. Today I undid the jammies on her feet so that they could be out incase she isn't getting enough traction on the yoga mat
i learnt a lot from ur videos...u teach on minor issues bt important one which parent ignore most of d time...thank u
Hi emma .. thank you so much for your videos , it helped me alot. I would like to ask help , my baby is 7 mos this month and he started to have stranger anxiety..
What about mitts while sleeping? Are there alternative ways to prevent scratching?
Keep the babies nails short. I bought an electric file and use the softest file on slow and works AMAZING. No scratches at all and have never used mittens. Sometimes I'll use the fold over sleeves at night just to keep his hands warm, but that's all. Hope this helps. Also, I don't recommend an adult file, as the grit is too sharp for their thin nails and skin.
Thanks Emma, it is such an awesome one. I will apply them on my by baby
Excellent video. I love it very much. I have similar interests, being a paediatrician.
Hi emma, please make a video on best toys for 12 to 18months old as these videos are quite helpful for parents to not over spend on toys
Loving your videos ! Do you have a video showing the milestones for toys thanks a lot
My 10-week old always sleeps with his legs straight out and sometimes ankles crossed. Should I position his hips somehow? He always hated swaddling and would break out so we are using sleep sacks and he can pull his legs up if he wants.
Yayy im a first time mom and my girl is 8 months old and I have done or do alll of this so this makes me happy!
Does the mitten rule include, say, teething mittens?
Hi Emma. Do you think the popular Merlin sleeping suit is safe for baby to sleep in? It looks like it does make baby keep their legs straight. Thank you!
How to carry baby without carrier to avoid hip dislocation? Or is there any exercise for babies to avoid this
Any tips for knowing what toys are for what age group?
Hi Emma, my son is 2 months old now... affected with HIE during time of birth and immediately Head cooling therapy given. Still he is struggling to suck and always bending his body ... can you suggest any specific treatment is available for his recovery, please
Please speak about cons of potty training or EC for new borns if any , my doctor isn’t ok that I’m doing it for my 4 months old
Even I wouldn’t do it with mine...
.. Isn't that too early?
I have been doing EC with my son since he was a month old. It's amazing! I actually saved him from getting cathed when he got sick a couple of weeks ago because I got him to pee in a cup. All I did was hold him over the sink at the Dr office and make the psst noise and he started peeing. Honestly, I wouldn't avoid this just because your Dr is leary about it. Visit the Go Diaper Free podcast. It helped me!
@@melissaabrams7916 this is so true , my baby needs urine analysis too currently and I’m happy for I don’t have to make her under go the discomforting process , she pees for tsss sound . Kudos to us dear , I’m gonna ignore that doctor then
Great tips!!! I have not used mittens, or any of the equipments to help walking
Hi Emma, two questions:
- how can you tell if your child has hip displaysia?
- what are your thoughts on the Snoo? I have one and know several people who do, but concerned it restricts development as it straps baby down and has tight sleep sacks.
Awesome!! The explanations are so clear and make sense, thank youuu 🙏🏻
What if my baby is learning to walk in the winter? He can't be barefoot can he?
Hi Emma. Firstly I would like to thank you for the informative videos, they are very helpful. I am really concerned about my little one, 8 months old with no teeth at all but very active and healthy. What can I use to assist in teeth coming out. I am using Zymaflour drops but nothing is showing yet. Please help.
Everything in moderation.
I was surprised about the socks and shoes while learning to crawl and walk. makes sense though! Thank you
My pleasure!
Excellent information! Can you please recommend any hip and joint exercise courses for babies 6 mos and up? Thank you very much
Can you please make a video on baby that has developmental delays.
I have a year old she just started commando crawling.
Thanks
How is your baby, is he/she walking yet?
Hi Emma, if the baby is preterm (35 weeks), when to do the developmental check, is it from the corrected age or when baby was born? Thanks
The developmental milestones you are hoping your little one is reaching is based on their corrected age not the date they were born.
Hi Emma madam my baby is 1 year and 40 days but he is still weak to walk evin to standing alone he is not able to do?what can I do?
I'm really happy my fiancee and I watched this
Any recommendations for good baby carrier?
Super informational! Thanks.
So glad I’m doing so many things right! Thank you so much! Awesome video, loved it all the way through
Emma, thank you for this video. I wonder, what do you think about potty training and a classic EC hold for newborns? Is it safe for their bones and joints?
Very helpful tips! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Would you say no socks even in winter if your baby is trying to craw/stand
So please what of placing your at your back the African way can it also improve the hip joint
Hi
my baby is16 weeks and is still not actively rolling and hates tummy time. but she has strong legs and wants to stand up all the time. Is this pretty normal?
Thanks for the great videos. I’m wondering if you recommend not using sleep sacks? Our daughter is 5 1/2 months old and isn’t using her hands to grab and reach very much. We are concerned she is behind in her development. When trying to get her to use her hands she gets frustrated and pulls them to her body tight. Any advice? Thank you!
I’m curious about how this turned out?
She still doesn’t like us to touch her hands or hold her hand while walking. But she will high 5 and fist bump. She’s 17 months now.
Hi Emma is all this valid for two weeks old.
Hi Emma, how do I purge baby’s phlegm
Thanks for your fab work Emma! Do you have advice for late preterm babies and how to proceed with their milestones from birth eg equivalent of 34-37 weeks to term, to equivalent of 1-6 months? Big topic but some guidance would be amazing. Thanks heaps
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quick question: I live in an apartment where we struggle to keep up the heat during the Scandinavian winter, especially at floor level. I am always wearing sock or slippers as to not freeze. Should i still not give my 6 moths old socks on?
Hi @Julie Wolf Skaarup I would give your little one socks. If you have carpet or a mat on the floor that will increase the fiction when your little one is attempting to crawl, stand and walk. If you have tiles or a slippery surface I would recommend getting socks with the rubber grip on them and make sure they fit well (so not too loose).
@@EmmaHubbard Thank you. I'll do that then :)
Hello Emma thank you for all those great videos . Some advice on how to help my 3 month old son to sleep in a cot not in my arms on the day naps
Thanks ❤
If my baby carrier allows baby to face out, 4 months , can support head. Is this okay, or is it strictly baby faces me? Ty!!
Hi Emma, I love your videos, thanks so much for uploading them! My 8.5mo and I are stuck in lockdown so I've been doing baby carrier workout videos or pilates videos with him crawling around me on his playmat. Does this still count as screen time? Do you have any suggestions of how I can minimise the harm?
Oh crap, my baby has had her legs down a lot and I thought that was a good thing, so I've been swaddling her that way. I hope I haven't been giving her hip dysplasia! She's 6 weeks old, so I really hope that I haven't done damage yet!
My niece had hip dysplasia (from birth) and it was an absolute nightmare! She had surgeries and was in a cast for much of her baby years, without much success. She'll need a new hip down the line, possibly in early adulthood. Hopefully not so soon yet, though!
The upseat is very good for a floor seat.
I have to use the mittens because my son will literally clench his skin and pull! He has so many scabs and scratches from his own hands! I take them off as much as I can but there are some times he needs them!
Disagree with the mittens tip our daughter loves it + at night time sleep she will really let us know when it’s feeding time and really prevents her digging her fingers into her face day time we don’t use them but night time provides her comfort
I wish this was a mandatory video for all expecting parents to watch right before giving birth/adopting/fostering.
Right. I didnt learn about hips in my antenatal class
Hi Emma, any chance you will be discussing about blw? The pros and cons of blw?
Hi @Chin I will look into making a video on this topic soon
How am I meant to keep my baby's feet warm in winter if they're not supposed to wear socks? Not all of us live in warm climates or perfectly regulated homes.
Try to keep the room that you & baby are in warm, if you can’t keep the floor warm while baby’s walking/crawling a play mat is always a great idea to keep babies off the floor. Our house isn’t regulated any time of the year so that’s what we’ve done! ☺️
I think this video goes overboard a little. Wearing socks some of the time is not going to hurt a baby. If she pulls her socks off for a while during play so she can stick her toes in her mouth, just leave her to enjoy her feet for a bit, and put clean socks on after a while so her feet don't get too cold. When she's ready to stand, let her do it barefoot, and when she switches back to sit down playing put em on again. I have five kids (youngest is six months). I used walkers for example for all of them, no hip displacia. But they didn't use the walkers ALL DAY, just one of the many toys I used to keep them interested. A little while, then change to another toy. Same with socks. They wore them some of the time in winter, but keeping a baby's socks on is mission impossible anyway! Relax and just do your best to let baby explore the world in her own way and don't let her tootsies get too cold!
Oh my gosh just let baby wear socks.
She’s just giving u some science typical facts which as u can see in the comments showed a lot of improvement in their babies, but it’s always ur choice
@@annarocha3254 exactly
Baby here wears socks most of the time when It's cold, or else the hipcupps come right away
Thank you for all your content, I’ve learnt so much from you. I wear my 4 month old facing outwards in an Ergobaby Omni 360 and always be sure to swivel her hips into the M position. Is this ok or should I stop? She is in 91st percentile for weight and height.
My paed adviced me against facing outwards before 6months. Once reached that 6months only 30min at a time cause it’s tiring for the baby themselves
Hi @Yvette R the International Hip Dysplasia Institute recommend carry a baby in-ward facing for the first 6 months (where there is period of rapid hip development). I would recommend you check in with your baby's doctor who can give you advice after seeing your little one in person.
Good advice ma'am ❤
Hey Emma, good informational videos! Thank you!
Please if you could tell us something about preterm babies and their milestones. I have a 35weeks now almost 6 months baby that doesn't do what a 6mo baby should do.
Is there anything I could do to help him achieve those milestones?
Thank you from UK!
I'm obviously not Emma, but I have twins that were born at 34w6d and are now 5.5 months old, so very similar in age/gestation to your baby. I was "warned" by the nurses to looks for many of their milestones, etc around their adjusted age, not actual age. So whilst their actual age is 5.5months, their adjusted age is only 4m1w. I hope that helps!
@@helg1rl thank you. It helps a lot! Kisses!
Great video, thanks. Would be very interested in your thoughts on dummies/pacifiers. Are they ok to use?
Great question! Dummies/pacifiers are great for baby's (particularly in the first few months of life) as sucking is very soothing for babies. I do find that after 4 months of age dummies can lead to disrupted sleep. Once it starts to disrupted sleep, I would think about fading out the dummy.
Thanks for your reply @@EmmaHubbard. Our little one is 3 months old today, so we’ll let her enjoy her dummy for another month (or when those emergency meltdown moments call for it...) ❤️
Hi Emma! Thank you for these fantastic videos I’ve learnt so much! Could you please recommend a high chair for when we start solids? A specific brand/chair would be even better. Thank you!!!!!
she has a video! she recemends the stokke trip trap due to the ability to move the foot rest.
Hi @MS148 in this video I talk about why I like the Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair (ruclips.net/video/pqK0mBYuTd0/видео.html)
@@loveangeljess85 💕
Those baby jumpers / walking rings etc are the absolute Bain of my life... I have forbidden my family from buying one for my son and so far we're fine.. My son is a winter baby here in the southern hemisphere and I didn't put anything on his hands at all.. He's fine...
I also currently have a winter baby in the southern hemisphere. It gets quite cold here and snows. When I go out my baby gets cold hands so I do tuck them in the sleeves and use socks. This is only when I go out of the house with him, he doesn't wear them in the house where we run the heater (dreading the electricity bill).
Really helpful as a first time mum. Thank you
I let my baby watch TV cause she don't like to watch it for to long she gets bored. She watches a few episodes of Bluey and it gives me time to either clean or eat it whatever I need to do and she watches about 3 or 4 episodes which is 10 minutes each and that's including the intro and she is still curious and observant so idk about the screen time I feel like it just depends how much screen time you give em cause this momma gotta do what she gotta do to clean and get stuff done
This is a problem we didn’t have when we had the support of extended families. It’s probably not normal for a mother to be left totally alone with a baby all day. But that’s what of most of us are stuck with in the modern nuclear family.
I’m sure we watched tv with our grandparents! It’s not like the tv is a new invention the way some people treat it.
@@cathykrueger4899I don’t judge anyone for letting their kids watch tv, but I am the sole caretaker for my baby and have no help. He is 8 months old and has never watched anything. I still manage to get things done. Of course it is difficult but it has never crossed my mind to let a baby watch tv
Can you recommend a carrier?
How about them laying on their side? Is that okay for hips?
Hi, can you please make a video on development milestones and how to achieve them for 0-12 months
My baby is now 7 weeks old and she still having her hand mittens because she often rubbing her eyes and it leads to crying sometimes. Maybe removing a mittens is case to case basis.
I am sure that the COVID-19 pandemic is driving many parents crazy. I’m very concerned about my granddaughter because her communication & socialization skills seem delayed. She turned one right at the beginning of the pandemic & has spent the majority of her days interacting with just her Mom & Dad. Recently, she was evaluated as being behind the curve for her age. I’ve referred my daughter to your channel bc you seem really knowledgeable. 🙏🏾
Another great video..
Thank you so much
Please make a video on Playpens. What do you think about it.
Also, My son is 11 month old and he doesn't listen to me.. I dont want to yell at him but sometimes it gets so so so difficult.. I dont know how to make him listen to me when i tell him no..
Thanks allot, I have learnt something today
Thanks for another informative video! (Your monstera looks thirsty, btw)
Question about floor time: my baby absolutely refused floor time. He screamed bloody murder every time he was placed on the floor for his first six month. He did tummy time on me and I wore him in a carrier a lot, which I know is helpful, but I absolutely could not do floor time. Even when I was on the floor with him and right next to him he just screamed. We just couldn’t do it! He has thankfully outgrown that stage but I’m sure there are other babies that are similar. Would love your thoughts!
@Neeraj Ramola Nope, he did everything pretty much exactly at the time he was expected to. I'm sorry you're having trouble
@@rachelbroughton6457 So how old was he when he was able to lift and support his head off the floor when on his tummy ?
Maybe he was "used" to "the routine" of you putting him on his tummy, then him screaming and you picking him up. He was following the script.
Milestones have been dumb downed through the decades. Then this year lowered again!
Reaching milestones in the present day should be the least of one's expectations for their babies.
Dumbing down milestones to make parents feel better may not be the best way to go. They should be 'alerts" for parents/ caregivers that suggest more attention is needed in a certain area of a child's development.
Hi Emma my son hates the cold tiles snd floor boards, he won’t try to walk or stand bare foot on them. What about grip sole socks? I have been using them for my son who is just starting to walk assisted.
Is the chart still available? I tried to get it twice but im not getting the email.
Hi Emma, thank you so much for your videos. They are amazing and very informative. I was wondering about a habit my little one tends to do when she's tired. She starts to rub her eyes, which I know is quite normal when they are tired but then she will try digging her fingers into eyes while sucking her thumb, even just after falling asleep or while she's sleeping to sooth herself. Her fingers automatically fiddle with her eyes. It worries me a lot as I've heard rubbing the eyes is not good in the long term. Any suggestions to curb this habit?
Your content is amazing! Loving it so much
Thank you so much!!